Category: Geography
Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
Glacial lakes rise as glaciers retreat owing to global warming.
Maritime Chokepoints
Review of Maritime Transport 2024 – Navigating Maritime Chokepoints Report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
Naming of Cyclones
Cyclone Dana was named by Qatar according to the tropical cyclone naming system formulated by the WMO
Marine Heat Waves
Researchers recently found that MHWs deep in oceans may be significantly under-reported.
Shale Gas
Study indicates shale gas generation potential in eastern South Karanpura coalfield, Jharkhand.
Typhoons
According to a recent study, typhoons are occurring frequently in Southeast Asia due to the rising global temperatures.
Hirakud Dam | Mahanadi
Six decade-old canal system of Hirakud Dam is set for a major renovation.
National Mission for Clean Ganga | Ganga River
NMCG improves international collaboration to tackle plastic waste in Ganga.
Port Blair
Union Minister recently said in a post on X that Port Blair will now be known as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’.
Wular Lake
Measures are being taken for cleaning siltation of critically silted Wular Lake.